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Old May 20, 2018 | 09:10 PM
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First official mod is in the books. Chrome delete, window tint and plasti-dip emblems. Sliders and wheels are in the garage, waiting to see the new km3’s before I pull that trigger. Then rack (back order) but ordered and lift.


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Old May 20, 2018 | 10:25 PM
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Looks good with the grey... nicely done!
I wonder how it would go with a white GX?
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Old May 20, 2018 | 10:26 PM
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Good to go!
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Old May 20, 2018 | 10:58 PM
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I think anything looks better than chrome. I have a white Audi avant that came factory blacked out.

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Old May 21, 2018 | 11:24 AM
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Good to go!
Are those Prado tail lights??
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Old May 21, 2018 | 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Tking503
I think anything looks better than chrome. I have a white Audi avant that came factory blacked out.
Just curious, why the dislike of chrome? I read this thread this morning and started looking at cars today and chrome trim seems to be more prevalent on luxury cars...Is this changing over time and considered outdated? I have noticed newer cars are going in this direction but some manufacturers such as Cadillac Escalade use alot of chrome.


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Old May 22, 2018 | 12:36 PM
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looks really good, OP how did you do the delete? is it wrapped or painted? i too wonder how it would look on the white, mainly around the door handles
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Old May 24, 2018 | 10:43 PM
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I think that trends and people’s tastes evolve. I have had plenty of chromed out vehicles. But have been in this phase of chrome delete for about 7 years now.

[QUOTE=tecman;10204875] Just curious, why the dislike of chrome? I read this thread this morning and started looking at cars today and chrome trim seems to be more prevalent on luxury cars...Is this changing over time and considered outdated? I have noticed newer cars are going in this direction but some manufacturers such as Cadillac Escalade use alot of chro
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Old May 24, 2018 | 10:44 PM
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It it is a 3m vinyl wrap. I can do. A close up on the door handles they look awesome.

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looks really good, OP how did you do the delete? is it wrapped or painted? i too wonder how it would look on the white, mainly around the door handles
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Old May 25, 2018 | 07:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Tking503
It it is a 3m vinyl wrap. I can do. A close up on the door handles they look awesome.
if you have time and wouldn't mind. this is the area I was most worried about. especially with the white.
I should have wrapped my roof too before getting a rack.
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Old May 25, 2018 | 10:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Tking503
It it is a 3m vinyl wrap. I can do. A close up on the door handles they look awesome.
Could you tell me what tools are necessary? I plan to wrap my handle up which has the chrome terribly worn out. Thanks
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Old May 27, 2018 | 09:23 PM
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Here are a few shots. I had it done professionally, so I can’t recommend required tools

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Old May 30, 2018 | 09:15 AM
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Nice looking goodtogo! Is that 3m vinyl wrap or plasti dip? I want to do the same on my '13 black gx. Thanks
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Old May 31, 2018 | 07:50 AM
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Very nice btw! How did you do your tailight? Was it plastidip? a tint?
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First official mod is in the books. Chrome delete, window tint and plasti-dip emblems. Sliders and wheels are in the garage, waiting to see the new km3’s before I pull that trigger. Then rack (back order) but ordered and lift.


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Old Jun 1, 2018 | 06:24 PM
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